Cognitive executive function in Down's syndrome.

Objectives: The study investigated executive function in adults with Down's syndrome.

Design: Participants with Down's syndrome (N=26) were compared with non-Down syndrome learning disabled participants (N=26).

Method: The two group's performance on a range of tests of executive function were compared.

WAIS III UK: an extension of the UK comparability study.

Objectives: To correct and augment the sample on which a previous study, assessing the applicability of USA WAIS III norms to the UK population, was based. To repeat this study using the modified sample.

Design: The WAIS III UK was administered to a supplementary sample, which was used to enhance and correct the original sample, allowing a better match to UK population demographics.

Developing services for people with dangerous and severe personality disorders.

This paper describes the conflicting attitudes that exist within wider society and the people who deliver services for people with dangerous and severe personality disorder. The importance of recognizing the nature of these conflicting attitudes that are based on the desire for ' punishment', ' keeping society safe' and ' treatment and care' is discussed. Potential ways of resolving these conflicts at an organizational and practice level are explored.